Fiuk, born Filipe Kartalian Ayrosa Galvão on October 25, 1990, in São Paulo, Brazil, is a prominent Brazilian singer-songwriter and actor. He rose to fame through his work in music and television, establishing himself as a versatile entertainer in the Brazilian media landscape. As the son of renowned musician Fábio Jr. and businesswoman Cristina Kartalian, Fiuk grew up in a family deeply connected to the arts, which influenced his early entry into the industry. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Fiuk has explored interests like drifting racing and participated in reality television, notably finishing in third place on Big Brother…
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Bruna Linzmeyer is a Brazilian actress born on November 11, 1992, in the small town of Corupá, Santa Catarina. She grew up in a modest family with diverse ancestry, including German roots from her paternal grandparents, as well as Indigenous, African, Portuguese, and Spanish heritage. From a young age, she showed interest in the arts, winning a local beauty contest at 15 before moving to São Paulo and later Rio de Janeiro to pursue modeling and acting. Linzmeyer is widely recognized not only for her versatile performances in television, film, and theater but also for her outspoken activism in support…
Fábio Jr., whose full name is Fábio Corrêa Ayrosa Galvão, was born on November 21, 1953, in São Paulo, Brazil. He is a prominent Brazilian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor, celebrated as one of the nation’s most iconic romantic performers. Often referred to as a “national heartthrob,” his emotional ballads have resonated across generations, establishing him as a successor to legends like Roberto Carlos in the realm of romantic music. Siblings Fábio Jr. grew up in a musical family and began his early performances by forming bands with his brothers during the 1960s, at the height of the Jovem Guarda…
Glória Maria Cláudia Pires de Morais, known professionally as Glória Pires, is a renowned Brazilian actress born on August 23, 1963, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She comes from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, being the daughter of the late actor and comedian Antônio Carlos Pires and producer Elza Pires. Of Native Brazilian and Portuguese descent, Glória began her acting career as a child and has since become one of Brazil’s most acclaimed performers, celebrated for her versatile roles in telenovelas and films. She holds dual Brazilian and Portuguese citizenship and has built a lasting legacy in…
Cléo Pires Ayrosa Galvão, professionally known as Cléo Pires or simply Cleo, is a prominent Brazilian actress and singer born on October 2, 1982, in Rio de Janeiro. She comes from one of Brazil’s most famous entertainment families as the daughter of acclaimed actress Glória Pires and singer-actor Fábio Júnior. Her maternal grandfather was the beloved comedian Antônio Carlos Pires, adding to her deep roots in the arts. Despite early exposure to the industry, Cléo initially resisted an acting career, observing the intense media scrutiny of her family, but she eventually embraced it. Siblings From her father’s side, her most…
Camila de Queiroz Toledo, born on June 27, 1993, in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, is a prominent Brazilian actress, model, and television host. Raised in a humble family, her mother, Eliane Tavares, worked as a manicurist, while her father, Sérgio Queiroz, was a carpenter. Camila began her career in modeling at a young age, moving to São Paulo alone at 14 after winning a national modeling contest, and later living in Japan and New York to pursue international opportunities. She transitioned to acting in 2015, quickly rising to fame with her debut role in the telenovela Verdades Secretas. Siblings…
Ellen Rocche is a prominent Brazilian actress and model, born on July 19, 1979, in São Paulo, Brazil. She grew up in the Vila Santa Luzia neighborhood of São Bernardo do Campo, in the ABC Paulista region, alongside her family. Known for her curvaceous figure and vibrant personality, Rocche first gained national attention in the late 1990s through television programs on SBT. Over the years, she has transitioned from modeling and stage assisting to acting in telenovelas, films, and theater, while also becoming an iconic figure in Brazilian carnival culture. Siblings Ellen has two siblings, a younger sister, Iza Rocche,…
Igor Angelkorte, now professionally known as Angel Ferreira since 2024, is a Brazilian actor, author, and director born on August 10, 1983, in Rio de Janeiro. Trained at Casa das Artes de Laranjeiras, he has built a versatile career across television, film, and theater. Angelkorte gained prominence through roles in popular Brazilian telenovelas and has also directed short films and written for the stage. His work often explores complex human relationships and social themes. Siblings Ferreira has one known sibling, his sister Karla Angelkorte. Karla is an accomplished professional outside the entertainment industry, holding a PhD in Administration from UFRJ…
Adriana Birolli Ferreira is a Brazilian actress born on November 20, 1986, in Curitiba, Paraná. She began her acting journey at a young age, taking theater courses from the age of eight and earning her professional acting registration at sixteen. Known for her versatile performances in television, theater, and film, Birolli has become a prominent figure in Brazilian entertainment, particularly through her roles in popular telenovelas. She moved to Rio de Janeiro in 2007 to pursue broader opportunities and has since built a successful career across major networks like Globo and Record. Siblings Adriana grew up with two siblings, an…
Alinne Moraes, born Aline Cristine Dorelli de Magalhães e Morais on December 22, 1982, in Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil, is a prominent Brazilian actress and former model. She grew up in a modest household after her parents separated when she was very young. Raised primarily by her mother, a teacher named Ana Cecília Dorelli, and her maternal grandmother, Alinne had limited contact with her father, photographer Luís Orlando Moraes, whom she only met personally in adulthood. Known for her striking green eyes and expressive features, she began expressing interest in modeling as a child and started her professional modeling career…
Alice Wegmann Corrêa is a prominent Brazilian actress born on November 3, 1995, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Standing at 1.64 meters tall, she has built a successful career in television, film, theater, and streaming platforms over more than a decade. Raised in a family that relocated during her early childhood, including time in Campinas and Salvador’s Rio Vermelho neighborhood due to her father’s professional transfers, she showed athletic promise from a young age, training in Olympic gymnastics, surfing, dance, tennis, swimming, running, and soccer under notable coaches at Clube de Flamengo. She even competed nationally in artistic gymnastics at…
Agatha Moreira is a prominent Brazilian actress born on January 19, 1992, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Raised in the suburban neighborhood of Olaria, she grew up in a family that experienced separation when her parents divorced at the age of three. Following the divorce, she lived with her father due to his better financial conditions at the time. Moreira was inspired to pursue acting by her cousin, actress Samara Felippo. She began her career as a model at the age of 14, working internationally in countries like Chile, South Korea, Japan, and the United States before transitioning to acting…
Gabriel Araújo Marins Rodrigues, widely recognized by his stage name Biel, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and television presenter born on March 20, 1996, in Lorena, São Paulo. As the eldest child of lawyer Eliziane Silva Araújo and businessman and former DJ Sérgio Ricardo Marins Rodrigues, he developed an early interest in music, influenced heavily by his father. Biel gained prominence in the mid-2010s as a prominent figure in Brazilian funk and pop, earning comparisons to Justin Bieber for his youthful image and melodic style. Siblings Gabriel has one sibling, a younger sister named Giovanna Araújo Marins Rodrigues. As the…
Ivete Sangalo, born Ivete Maria Dias de Sangalo on May 27, 1972, in Juazeiro, Bahia, Brazil, is one of the most celebrated singers, songwriters, actresses, and television personalities in Brazilian music history. Known for her powerful contralto voice, infectious charisma, and electrifying stage presence, she has earned titles such as the “Queen of Brazil” and “President of Bahia.” Her music, deeply rooted in axé and other Brazilian genres, has made her a cultural icon not only in Brazil but also in Portugal and among international Latin music audiences. Siblings Ivete is the youngest of six children in a close-knit family…
Bruna Marquezine, born Bruna Reis Maia on August 4, 1995, in Duque de Caxias, a suburb of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a renowned Brazilian actress, filmmaker, and model. She holds dual Brazilian and Italian citizenship, adopting the professional surname Marquezine in tribute to her paternal grandmother of Italian descent. Marquezine rose to fame as a child actress and has since become one of Brazil’s most prominent entertainment figures, transitioning from telenovelas to international films. Siblings Bruna has one sibling, a younger sister named Luana Marquezine, also known as Luana Maia. The sisters share a close relationship, often seen together…